Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Christening the Towboat Eleanor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
1. Christening the Towboat Eleanor Marker
Inscription.
Christening the Towboat Eleanor. . Paducah has long been the foremost hub of the inland marine waterways. Thus, many towboat companies have located here.The christening of the Towboat Eleanor is indicative of the significance of each new vessel that joins the home fleet of the Port of Paducah. The Crounse Corporation traditionally names its boats after female relatives, employees or relatives of employees.These festive events are typically attended by family and friends of the river industry. Eleanor Crounse is portrayed breaking a bottle of champagne on the towboat's bow in celebration of the christening, December 7, 1955.
Paducah has long been the foremost hub of the inland marine waterways. Thus, many towboat companies have located here.The christening of the Towboat Eleanor is indicative of the significance of each new vessel that joins the home fleet of the Port of Paducah. The Crounse Corporation traditionally names its boats after female relatives, employees or relatives of employees.These festive events are typically attended by family and friends of the river industry. Eleanor Crounse is portrayed breaking a bottle of champagne on the towboat's bow in celebration of the christening, December 7, 1955.
Erected by In Memory of Eleanor Buchanan and George Paull Crounse.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1990.
Location. 37° 5.255′ N, 88° 35.623′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on South Water Street. Between Wheel Repair and Ambastors. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.